hyperaemia
(ˌhaɪpərˈiːmɪə) or hyperemia
n (Pathology) pathol an excessive amount of blood in an organ or part
ˌhyperˈaemic, ˌhyperˈemic adj
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hyperemia, hyperaemia
a congestion of the blood, occurring in any part of the body. — hyperemic, hyperaemic, adj.
See also: Blood and Blood Vessels-Ologies & -Isms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Noun | 1. | hyperaemia - increased blood in an organ or other body partcongestion - excessive accumulation of blood or other fluid in a body part engorgement - congestion with blood; "engorgement of the breast" |
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